Eating Fabulous

February 21st, 2008

Live Long with One Glass of Olive Oil Daily

Would you drink one glass of olive oil for a chance to live to 120 years old? Apparently, that’s one of Mariam Amash’s secrets to longevity. While applying for a new Israeli identity card, Mariam said she was born 120 years ago. If confirmed, that would make her the oldest person in the Guinness Book […]

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February 8th, 2008

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Against Degenerative Diseases

Here’s another report touting the health benefits of olive oil.
After analysing samples from 15 olive oil mills, researchers have demonstrated that olive oil is very rich in polyphenols. According to Professors Alberto Fernández and Antonio Segura, “as preventive substances, polyphenols help to combat any oxidative disease associated with the degenerative process.”
The polyphenols found in olive […]

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January 9th, 2008

Four Healthy Habits To Live Longer

According to this study, you can add about 14 years to your lifespan if you master these four health habits:

don’t smoke
exercise
drink alcohol moderately, and
eating five servings of fruit and vegetables a day

I don’t smoke, I drink occasionally, I do often eat more than 5 servings of fruit and veggies but I admit I have to […]

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